Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his commitment to Galatasaray amid growing transfer speculation linking him to Barcelona and Arsenal. The 27-year-old said, “I think I’ve found a home here where I am comfortable.” Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli two years ago before completing a permanent €75 million transfer last summer. He has recorded 57 goals and 15 assists in 72 appearances for the Turkish giants.

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Osimhen is the highest earner in Turkey with a package of around €21 million net.
He praised the club’s atmosphere, calling it “family, love, unity, and utmost respect.”
He said hundreds of fans crowded the airport to welcome him upon arrival.
The club organised an elaborate tifo to honour him and his late mother.
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Osimhen’s comments suggest he is settled in Istanbul and not looking for a move.

Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has praised the late Nigerian football legend Stephen Keshi as the nation’s “first genuine superstar.” Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh said:

“We never questioned his quality as a player because you could see how he performed. This man was the first superstar of Nigerian football.” He highlighted Keshi’s leadership, professionalism, and impact both on and off the field.

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Keshi became the first Nigerian to play in a major UEFA club competition final.
He was a member of the victorious 1994 Super Eagles AFCON-winning team.
Oliseh noted Keshi would fly from Belgium to play at AFCON and return to his club.
He described Keshi as disciplined and a winner who “led by example.”
Keshi’s playing career included stints in Belgium, France, and the Ivory Coast.

Oliseh emphasised that Keshi’s performances were self-evident and propelled him to legendary status.

Sources: Complete Sports

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe remains the top scorer in the Champions League following this week’s semi-final first leg fixtures, with 15 goals. Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane is second with 13 goals after scoring in Bayern’s 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) are tied for third with 10 goals each.

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Kane has another opportunity to close in on Mbappe in next week’s second leg.
The semi-final second legs will determine who advances to the final.
Mbappe’s Real Madrid face Arsenal after a 1-1 first-leg draw.
Kane’s Bayern trail PSG after a high-scoring first leg.
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The race for the Golden Boot remains tight heading into the second legs.

Sources: Goal, Soccernet